NCAAB · Final

Cincinnati Bearcats Edge Utah Utes in Close Contest

Sunday, February 15, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Fifth Third Arena

Cincinnati Bearcats 69, Utah Utes 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Utah Utes vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Cincinnati Bearcats beat Utah Utes 69-65 at Fifth Third Arena on February 15, 2026.

Who was favored in Utah Utes vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Cincinnati Bearcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1050 (about 91% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Cincinnati Bearcats triumphed over the Utah Utes with a final score of 69-65 at Fifth Third Arena. This victory marks an important win for Cincinnati, who improved their record to 15-12, while Utah's struggles continued, leaving them at 9-17 for the season. Cincinnati's recent form has shown promise, as they entered the game with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. Their scoring average during this stretch was 70.5 points per game, while they allowed an average of 69.6 points. In contrast, Utah has faced significant challenges, suffering a six-game losing streak that brought their record to 1-9 in their last ten games, with an average of 71.2 points scored and a concerning 80.2 points allowed per game.

At home, Cincinnati has been relatively strong with a 4-1 record in their last five home games, while Utah has struggled on the road, going 0-5 in their last five away contests. This fixture was particularly noteworthy as it was a rematch from earlier in the season, where Cincinnati had previously defeated Utah 85-75 at home. The Bearcats and Utes have now split their two meetings this season, with each team winning one game.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that health may have played a role in their recent struggles. The market for this game, as provided by DraftKings, favored Cincinnati with a spread of -12.5, indicating expectations of a comfortable win for the Bearcats. The total points line was set at 139.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0. Cincinnati was heavily favored with a moneyline of -1050.0, while Utah's moneyline sat at 675.0, reflecting their underdog status.

The conditions for the game were typical for a mid-February matchup, with both teams eager to secure a victory as they head toward the latter part of the season. Fans were treated to a thrilling second half, where the lead changed hands multiple times. Key moments included a series of scoring plays from both teams that kept the game within reach until the final moments. Notably, Baba Miller made crucial free throws that brought Cincinnati ahead, and Day Day Thomas contributed significantly with his scoring efforts.

Overall, viewers were able to witness a competitive game that showcased the resilience of Cincinnati in overcoming a determined Utah squad. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this game, with Cincinnati aiming to solidify their position and Utah seeking to break their losing streak.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CIN -12.5	139.5 o -105 / u -115	Utah Utes +675 · Cincinnati Bearcats -1050

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Leaders

PointsDay Day Thomas16Cincinnati Bearcats
AssistsBaba Miller4Cincinnati Bearcats
ReboundsMoustapha Thiam10Cincinnati Bearcats
PointsDon McHenry18Utah Utes
AssistsDon McHenry3Utah Utes
ReboundsKeanu Dawes14Utah Utes

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